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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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